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What have I done to my Gyro bearing?

OK, I'm an idiot. I was carrying the inverted oil pumping bearing from my Gyrodec, and I dropped it on a hardwood floor. Needless to say, the ball flew out. After an extended period of groping on the floor, I found the ball and made sure it was clean, got everything back together on the Gyro...and now there's resistance when it turns, and the motor can barely turn the platter. The bearing assembly scrapes on the subchassis slightly and it all does not spin freely.

What could be wrong with it? Anything I can do short of replacing the bearing (at $225!)? There are no competent techs for at least a hundred miles and probably more. Before I make the drive, I'd like to ask you guys what my course of action should be here. What have I done?

Needless to say, I'm fairly pissed with myself...
dirtyragamuffin

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dirtyragamuffin OP
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Thanks for the quick responses, I greatly appreciate them! The Gyro is functioning properly now, with good speed and the bearing is working smoothly. I will be keeping a close eye (and ear) on it, however, to be sure there is no unusual behavior with the bearing. I will take it to a tech next time I have time for a little "road trip" to make sure all is well (and double check my cartridge alignment job ;) )

I was putting a new Origin Live Silver on the 'table BTW, that's why I was poking around with everything in the first place...
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